A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8762479 Details
Epoch: 411Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 92300609
epoch_slot_no: 111809
block_no: 8762302
slot_leader_id: 7305668
size: 27560
time: 2023-05-12 04:48:20
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa2583e450072d2ff48796cc20af2b3431066c1f9e93d1f3cbc87c58ad0700e1c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8